Bettina's Custom Catering

~ General Catering/Quantity Information  ~

Liquor Quantity Guide

  Number of Drinks
Plan on approximately 2 drinks per hour, per person. 
There are 28 drinks per quart of liquor.
Guests Pre-Dinner Cocktails Entire Event
4 8-12 (one fifth* required) 12-16 (one fifth)
6 12-18 (two fifths) 18-24 (two fifths)
8 16-24 (two fifths) 24-32 (two fifths)
12 24-36 (three fifths) 36-48 (three fifths)
20 40-60 (four fifths) 60-80 (five fifths)
25 50-70 (five fifths) 75-100 (seven fifths)
40 80-120 (eight fifths) 120-160 (ten fifths)
 

* use quarts for fifths

 
Champagne: 1 case(12 fifths) serves 50 people (82 drinks)
Liquor In order of preference: Vodka, Scotch, Gin, Bourbon
Punch: 1 gallon serves 24 people
Cocktail Napkins: 2-3 per person for a 3 hour party.

Questions or Comments?  Please contact Beverly Beattie